Ortner's syndrome revisited

The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
A SenguptaP Chakravarti

Abstract

Hoarseness of voice due to paralysis of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve caused by a dilated left atrium in mitral stenosis as discussed by Ortner, is a subject of controversy. Different authors have cited different mechanisms as explanation. A variety of cardiac problems such as primary pulmonary hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, various congenital heart disorders can all lead to paralysis of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve. Most authors believe that pressure in the pulmonary artery causes the nerve compression. In Papua New Guinea cor pulmonale and rheumatic heart disease are the commonest cardiac disorders seen. Ortner's syndrome is a rarity and has never been reported from here before. Here three different case reports are presented with mitral stenosis, primary pulmonary hypertension and combined mitral stenosis and regurgitation and the pathogenesis of hoarseness is discussed.

References

Jul 1, 1958·American Heart Journal·H H STOCKER, H T ENTERLINE
Jun 1, 1948·The American Journal of Medicine·D A DOLOWITZ, C S LEWIS

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

May 1, 2010·Indian Pediatrics·Syed Ahmed ZakiPreeti Shanbag
Feb 24, 2016·Postgraduate Medicine·Wael Dakkak, Adriano R Tonelli
Feb 12, 2008·Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America·Christine M Glastonbury
Sep 18, 2015·Radiologia brasileira·Bruno Landim DutraAndré Geraldo da Silva Duque
Apr 6, 2004·Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America·David Myssiorek
Mar 28, 2017·Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation·Sunali VijDharam Vir
Jul 1, 2004·The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology·Tsung O Cheng
Oct 31, 2007·European Journal of Emergency Medicine : Official Journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine·Win Sen KuanShirley Beng Suat Ooi
Sep 1, 2005·Haemophilia : the Official Journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia·C HermansC A Lee
Jun 12, 2002·Circulation·Tsung O Cheng
Mar 29, 2001·Anesthesia and Analgesia·J R HeblD K Rorie

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Birth Defects

Birth defects encompass structural and functional alterations that occur during embryonic or fetal development and are present since birth. The cause may be genetic, environmental or unknown and can result in physical and/or mental impairment. Here is the latest research on birth defects.

Related Papers

Indian Pediatrics
Syed Ahmed ZakiPreeti Shanbag
Haemophilia : the Official Journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia
C HermansC A Lee
La Revue de médecine interne
M DaouM-H Bentz
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved